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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.15, 1,439.70 and 623.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.15, 1,439.70 and 623.67 is: 860.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.15 : 1,439.70 = 623.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.15/1,439.70 = 623.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.15x = 1,439.70 × 623.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.15x = 897,903.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,903.86/1,043.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.76

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